Ryan Newman News

Newman becomes 19th driver to win a race in all National series:

Newman becomes 19th driver to win a race in all National series:

October 25, 2008
When Ryan Newman won the Truck Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Saturday, October 25th, he became the 19th driver to win at least one race in the Sprint Cup Series, Nationwide Series and Craftsman Truck Series race [the three National Series]. Newman has won

Newman could break Atlanta pole record:

Newman could break Atlanta pole record:

October 24, 2008
Should #12-Ryan Newman claim the pole during Friday's Hot Shot Qualifying Night at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Newman would surpass his mentor, Buddy Baker, with eight-career pole wins at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Currently tied with Baker at seven poles. More info about

Six Cup drivers to appear in E-Z-GO 200 at AMS:

Six Cup drivers to appear in E-Z-GO 200 at AMS:

October 21, 2008
Kyle Busch, a three-time NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series winner at Atlanta Motor Speedway, highlights a six-member list of Sprint Cup drivers set to compete in Saturday's E-Z-GO 200. In addition to Busch in the #51 Billy Ballew Motorsports Miccosukee Resorts/NOS Energy

2009 Crew Chief for Newman?

2009 Crew Chief for Newman?

October 21, 2008
hearing that #8 Dale Earnhardt Inc. crew chief, Tony Gibson, will be Ryan Newman's crew chief on the #39 U.S. Army Chevy Stewart-Haas Racing team in 2009.(10-21-2008)

Newman to drive for KHI at Atlanta: UPDATE Series debut; American Commercial Lines to sponsor:

Newman to drive for KHI at Atlanta: UPDATE Series debut; American Commercial Lines to sponsor:

October 20, 2008
Ryan Newman's website appearance schedule shows Newman running the truck series race for Kevin Harvick Inc. at Atlanta Motor Speedway on October 25, 2008.(RyanNewman.org)(10-18-2008) UPDATE: Ryan Newman, known as "The Rocket Man," slides in behind the wheel of the #

Martinsville Rookie Notes:

Martinsville Rookie Notes:

October 16, 2008
#77-Sam Hornish Jr. was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the October 11 Bank of America 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway. Hornish Jr. scored a 22nd-place finish and took top rookie honors for the eighth time this season. He was the top Raybestos Rookie in both races

Army to Newman? UPDATE Official, IMAGES:

Army to Newman? UPDATE Official, IMAGES:

October 9, 2008
sources said Army is close to finalizing a deal to be a partial co-sponsor of Ryan Newman's [#39 Chevy] car at Stewart-Haas Racing in 2009.(ESPN.com)(9-12-2008) UPDATE: Another piece of the Stewart-Haas Racing puzzle will be fit into place Thursday when the race team

Newman vs. the lawn mower:

Newman vs. the lawn mower:

October 5, 2008
#12-Ryan Newman has four stitches on his forehead, courtesy of a bout this week with his lawn mower. Newman was down on the ground putting a belt on his mower when it snapped off and caused him to knock his head on the crossbar of the handle. It left a nasty cut at

Army to Newman? UPDATE:

Army to Newman? UPDATE:

September 30, 2008
sources said Army is close to finalizing a deal to be a partial co-sponsor of Ryan Newman's [#39 Chevy] car at Stewart-Haas Racing in 2009.(ESPN.com)(9-12-2008) UPDATE: Sources close to the situation confirmed today that the U.S. Army would not be renewing their sponsorship

Menard to leave DEI UPDATE 2:

Menard to leave DEI UPDATE 2:

September 30, 2008
Paul Menard will leave Dale Earnhardt Inc. at the end of the season to drive for Yates Racing, The Associated Press has learned. Menard is expected to announce Tuesday that both he and his sponsorship will move to Yates, a person familiar with Menard's decision told

Kansas Rookie Notes:

Kansas Rookie Notes:

September 23, 2008
#00-Michael McDowell was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the September 21 Camping World RV 400 at Dover. McDowell scored a 29th-place finish and claimed top rookie honors for the sixth time this season, including twice in the last three races. #01-Regan Smith leads

Racing Resources Says “¦

Racing Resources Says “¦

September 23, 2008
* Greg Biffle won the Camping World RV 400 at Dover International Speedway. It was the 14th career victory in his 214th race. Biffle posted his second straight victory of the 2008 season and became the first Chase driver to sweep the first two races of the Chase (since

Drivers visit Walter Reed:

Drivers visit Walter Reed:

September 19, 2008
Kyle Busch, Greg Biffle and other NASCAR drivers and team owners visited soldiers Thursday at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center. They walked through the hospital wards and talked with the wounded, signed autographs, posed for pictures, and for Biffle, gained perspective

Army to Newman?

Army to Newman?

September 12, 2008
sources said Army is close to finalizing a deal to be a partial co-sponsor of Ryan Newman's [#39 Chevy] car at Stewart-Haas Racing in 2009.(ESPN.com)(9-12-2008)

New Hampshire Rookie Notes:

New Hampshire Rookie Notes:

September 11, 2008
#00-Michael McDowell was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the September 7 Chevy Rock & Roll 400 at Richmond International Raceway. McDowell scored a 20th-place finish, his best in 18 Sprint Cup Series races. He grabbed top rookie honors for the fifth time this season